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Farmworkers Battle Heat and Smoke | Boise News
Farmworkers in Parma are battling life-threatening heat and smoke while harvesting crops, with reports of workers fainting under grueling 12-hour shifts. Though some agencies have halted outdoor work, farms can’t pause — leaving workers exposed without proper protection. Advocates are stepping in with water, sports drinks, and masks, funded by the JJ Saldana Heat and Smoke Relief Fund, which has raised nearly $4,000. Driven by personal experience with farm labor’s brutal demands, organizers are rallying for more support — including volunteers and donations — to keep workers safe this season…
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